I Still Believe DEAR VETERAN on the 8th of November see a Travelin’ Soldier

Hello my favorite Monday peeps! Here we are, another Monday – and Monday means music! This week’s theme is “Remembering our veterans with songs of inspiration, thanksgiving and praise”. Let’s get this Veteran’s party started!

Let’s start with an amazing song that the 3rd graders at Tussing Elementary School did way back in 2014. It’s a song to say “thank you” to our military and veterans.

They feel that a ‘thank you’ is not worth much if it doesn’t reach the ears of the people you’re trying to thank – so back then they asked for help in getting the song to as many current military and veterans (and their families) as quickly as possible. I hope they succeeded! It’s hard to fathom that they’re recent graduates now. 🤯

Here’s the Tussing Elementary 3rd Grade Class singing “I Still Believe”, Veteran’s Day Song 2014:

Next up is a song by a young artist – at the time she recorded this particular song, she was only 13 years old. Which means she’d be about 26-ish now…wonder where she might be now? She has an amazing voice at 13; I can only imagine what it’s like now, if she continued to sing.

She wrote this song, along with her mother, for Veterans. Once you hear her sing, it’s hard to believe she was only thirteen. You can feel the heart and soul she poured into this song; if it doesn’t give you chills, nothing will.

She and her dad put the video together – such a great job overall.

Give a listen to Elizabeth Sams with “DEAR VETERAN”:

Next up is a song from this duo’s 2005 album that honors the story of Veteran Niles Harris. On Nov. 8, 1965, Harris and the 173rd Airborne Brigade were ambushed in Vietnam.

Sadly, 48 American soldiers lost their lives that day. However, medic Lawrence Joel, the first African American to receive the Medal of Honor since the Spanish-American War, was honored for saving several lives during that battle. Niles Harris was one of the lucky ones Joel saved that day.

Please note that clicking “Watch on YouTube” is recommended, as viewer discretion is advised.

Here’s Big & Rich with “8th of November”:

Last, but certainly not least, is a song that was written and originally recorded by Bruce Robison in 1996, then rewritten and rerecorded in 1999, but the first rendition to be issued as a single was by this particular trio in 2002.

The song is a tale about a shy, lonesome, young American soldier who strikes up a conversation and later a correspondence with a high school girl during the Vietnam War era. Americana details pervade the lyrics, including piers, school bands, public prayer, and Friday night football games. At the end, the soldier has died, unnoticed by any but the young girl he realized he had fallen in love with. 

Here’s The Chicks with “Travelin’ Soldier”:

That’s a wrap for this week – have a great Monday! See you on the dance floor!

Now, onto the particulars of Monday’s Music Moves Me:

I have the supreme honor and privilege of being a co-host with the inimitable Xmas Dolly and our musical cohort, the awesome Cathy from Curious as a CAThy, and Alana of Ramblin’ with AM!

Want to join in the fun? It’s easy – just find a tune that rocks your boat, post it and link up – don’t forget to grab Xmas Dolly…er, um, I mean her button…over at her place here. Check out Xmas Dolly’s sidebar for the random themes we sport each week – and you can always ask for a specific theme of music you like, too. Check out the other music lovahs and let’s jam!